When I heard the title “ Game of School,” I truly had no idea what they meant. After reading the article I agree entirely on its content. Most kids do see school as just something that needs to be done instead of a learning experience and a self-betterment theory. To this day, I admit, I find myself arguing with assignments that seem like nothing more than unnecessary busywork. I know they have to get done and therefore I take nothing away from them. I find it extremely difficult especially with assignments I know won’t be graded. We can see that the Game of School is being played everywhere in kids such as those who with bogus excuses. “ The dog ate my homework” was a big joke when I was little. I, surprisingly, ever heard it a few times actually try to be used. These are the kids who had no intention of doing the assignment when they thought it wouldn’t be graded but then find themselves in a bind when it is time to hand it in. Finally being able to understand the importance in school and ALL of my assignments, I find it easier to prioritize and complete said assignments with a different mindset. In high school, I never would have been the kid to stay up all night to get in a paper or study for a test. I would get what needed to be done for school done or at times I would simply skip to avoid the work. I would arrive at school the next day with the completed assignment and a good nights rest. I never really read what had to be done if there wasn’t an assignment to follow. Sadly, I know I am not the only one who did this and others continue to do so. I think to change school to no longer be a game, would be nearly impossible. As a kid, you look for the loophole in everything and want to complete what needs to be done as quickly as possible to get on with your fun activities. No one at age 10 cares deeply enough about their work to put off a play-date outside with friends. These kids do the bare minimum and wind up paying for it in their habits as they age. If we can destroy the game of school, we will have more deep learners and a much smarter generation.